Holiday Gift Guide

Something for Every Hoo

We’ve got a list and we’re checking it twice. We’ve got gifts for bookworms, sports nuts, jet setters and little Hoos. From a gumball machine to a trip to Costa Rica, we’ll help you put something blue and orange under the tree.

For Hosts

Basket of Virginia-themed Goodies
Too far away to attend a UVA tailgate this year? We could all use a taste of Virginia. This basket includes Lovingston Rotunda red wine, Virginia salted peanuts, UVA napkins and Gearhart’s Maya bark.

Monticello Reserve Ale
Jefferson’s affection for wine is well-known, but what was a beer drinker to do at Monticello? Star Hill’s Monticello Reserve Ale is inspired by beer that was brewed—and enjoyed—at Monticello.

*Monticello Reserve Ale is available for purchase at the Star Hill brewery in Crozet, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and several stores in the Charlottesville area.

$12 for 750 ml

1819 Wine
1819 Wine is being produced in a series of twelve releases leading up to the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the University of Virginia. 25% of the purchase price will be donated to the purchaser's choice of AccessUVa or the Rotunda Restoration.

For the Nostalgic

Skeleton Wall Clock
Among Monticello's treasures is the Jefferson-designed 8-day Great Clock in the entrance hall. Driven, like the Great Clock, by hanging weights, this wall clock's 8-day skeleton movement gives a clear view of the fine precision mechanism. A chime marks each hour.

MiniSeason Packages for the Charlottesville and University Symphony Orchestra
Soak up highlights from Brahms, Haydn, Mozart and more during the Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra's Musical Kaleidoscope season. An enriching experience on any occasion, but also the cornerstone of a perfect date night.

The Words of Thomas Jefferson
A perfect gift for those who, like Jefferson, cannot live without books. The quotations chosen for this hardbound edition are a celebration of Jefferson’s humor, curiosity and wisdom.

Holsinger’s Charlottesville: A Collection of Photographs by Rufus W. Holsinger by Cecile Wendover Colver and F.T. Heblich Jr. (Col ’71, Law ’82)
Rufus Holsinger photographed Charlottesville for 40 years starting in the late 1880s. Following his death, his glass photo plates sat unprotected in a basement until their rediscovery in the 1970s. This visually stunning photography book includes large prints of old Charlottesville, just recognizable beneath the surface of the city we know today.

Explorers

Boar’s Head Bed & Breakfast Package
Good for one night of luxury at the Boar’s Head Inn followed by morning coffee and pastries in the Ordinary Room. Throw in a gift certificate to the spa for the complete relaxation plan.

Evening Classes at UVA
For the person who’s been meaning to learn Spanish, workshop a novel or brush up on the history of Virginia. These 4- to 8-week classes begin as early as January. Registration is open now.

For the Young (& Young at Heart)

Virginia Football Tackle Buddy
This inflatable football player embodies the indomitable spirit of the Cavaliers—tackle him and he bounces back up immediately. Also, it’s a lot of fun for the youngsters.

UVA OPOLY
Stake your claim on popular UVA sites like Beta Bridge, the Rotunda and U-Hall. Just don’t get sent “home,” where summer break forces you to lose a turn and spend your time missing dear ol’ UVA.

Thomas Jefferson “Instant Disguise Kit”
No longer yearn for the times when you might be mistaken for UVA’s founding father. Complete with auburn wig and jabot (which, as you know, was popular colonial neckwear). Sized for an adult.

Sports Nuts

WAHOOWA: The History of Virginia Cavalier Football
Pop in this feature-length documentary by Kevin Edds (Col ’95) and relive some of greatest moments in UVA football history. Includes interviews with a who’s who of Cavalier greats, including “Bullet” Bill Dudley, Tom Scott, Shawn Moore, Herman Moore, Anthony Poindexter and Chris Long.

Men’s Basketball Mini Package
Expectations for Coach Tony Bennett’s basketball team are higher than they’ve been in years. Find out what all the excitement is about with this ticket package of five ACC games.

Jefferson Stepping Stone
Thomas Jefferson loved his gardens at Monticello. In addition to his flower gardens, Jefferson grew 330 varieties of vegetables and 150 varieties of 31 species of fruit. Even if what you’re growing isn’t quite that extensive, this stepping stone still brings a touch of Mr. Jefferson to your garden.